( Amendment ) Act, 2019

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PART III—Acts of the West Bengal Legislature.

GOVERNMENT OF WEST BENGAL LAW DEPARTMENT Legislative

NOTIFICATION

No. 962-L.-27th August, 2019.—The following Act of the West Bengal Legislature, having been assented to by the Governor, is hereby published for general information:—

West Bengal Act X of 2019

THE WEST BENGAL UNIVERSITY LAWS (AMENDMENT) ACT, 2019. [Passed by the West Bengal Legislature.]

[Assent of the Governor was first published in the Kolkata Gazette, Extraordinary, of the 27th August, 2019.]

An Act to amend the Calcutta University Act, 1979, the North Bengal University Act, 1981, the Burdwan University Act, 1981, the Vidyasagar University Act, 1981, the Kalyani University Act, 1981, the West Bengal State University (Barasat, North 24-Parganas) Act, 2007, the Gour Banga University Act, 2007, the Sidho-Kanho-Birsha University Act, 2010, the Jadavpur University Act, 1981, the Rabindra Bharati Act, 1981, the Netaji Subhash Open University Act, 1997, the Presidency University Act, 2010, the Cooch Behar Panchanan Hanna University Act, 2012, the Kazi Nazrul University Act, 2012, the Diamond Harbour Women's University Act, 2012, the 2 THE KOLKATA GAZETTE, EXTRAORDINARY, AUGUST 27, 2019 [PART III

The West Bengal University Laws (Amendment) Act, 2019. (Section 1.)

Bankura University Act, 2013, the Raiganj University Act, 2014, the West Bengal University of Teachers' Training, Education Planning and AdministrationAct,2014, the Sanskrit College and University Act, 2015, the Rani Rashmoni Green University Act, 2017, the Biswa Bangla Biswabidyalay Act, 2017, thefhargram University Act, 2017, the Mahatma Gandhi University Act, 2017, the Murshidabad University Act, 2018, the Dakshin Dinajpur University Act, 2018, the Greenfield University Act 2018, the Alipurduar University Act, 2018, the Kanyashree University Act, 2018 and the Harichand Guruchand University Act, 2018. West Ben. Act WHEREAS it is expedient to amend the Calcutta University Act, 1979, the North XXXVIII of 1979. Bengal University Act, 1981, the Burdwan University Act, 1981, the Vidyasagar West Ben. Act XXV of 1981. University Act, 1981, the Kalyani University Act, 1981, the West Bengal State West Ben. Act XXIII of 1981. University (Barasat, North 24-Parganas) Act, 2007, the Gour Banga University Act, West Ben. Act XVIII of 1981. 2007, the Sidho-Kanho-Birsha University Act, 2010, the Jadavpur University Act, West Ben. Act XL of 1981. 1981, the Rabindra Bharati Act, 1981, the Netaji Subhash Open University Act, 1997, West Ben. Act XXVIII of 2007. the Presidency University Act, 2010, the Cooch Behar Panchanan Barma University West Ben. Act XXVI of 2007. Act, 2012, the Kazi Nazrul University Act, 2012, the Diamond Harbour Women's West Ben. Act XII of 2010. University Act, 2012, the Bankura University Act, 2013, the Raiganj University Act, West Ben. Act XXIV of 1981. 2014, the West Bengal University of Teachers' Training, Education Planning and West Ben. Act XXXVI of 1981. Administration Act, 2014. the Sanskrit College and University Act, 2015, the Rani West Ben. Act XIX of 1997. Rashmoni Green University Act, 2017, the Biswg Bangla Biswabidyalay Act, 2017, West Ben. Act XIII of 2010. the Jhargram University Act, 2017, the Mahatma Gandhi University Act, 2017, the West Ben. Act XXI of 2012. Murshidabad University Act, 2018, the Dakshin Dinajpur University Act, 2018, the West Ben. Act XIX of 2012. Greenfield University Act, 2018, the Alipurduar University Act, 2018, the Kanyashree West Ben. Act XXXVII of 2012. University Act, 2018, the Harichand Guruchand University Act, 2018, for the purposes West Ben. Act XIX of 2013. and in the manner hereinafter appearing; West Ben. Act XXVI of 2014. It is hereby enacted in the Seventieth Year of the Republic of India, by the West Ben. Act XXI of 2014. West Ben. Act Legislature of West Bengal, as follows:- XXXIII of 2015. West Ben. Act L of 2017. West Ben. Act XLVII of 2017. West Ben. Act XLVIII of 2017. West Ben. Act LI of 2017. West Ben. Act XVIII of 2018. West Ben. Act XIX of 2018. West Ben. Act XVI of 2018. West Ben. Act XVII of 2018. West Ben. Act XXVIII of 2018. West Ben. Act XXVII of 2018. Short title and 1. (1) This Act may be called the West Bengal University Laws (Amendment) commencement. Act, 2019. (2) It shall be deemed to have come into force on the 26th day of February, 2019. PART III] THE KOLKATA GAZETTE, EXTRAORDINARY, AUGUST 27, 2019 3

The West Bengal University Laws (Amendment) Act, 2019. (Sections 2-4.)

Amendment of West Ben. Act 2. In sub-section (2) of section 8 of the Calcutta University Act, 1979,— XXXVIII of (a) for clause (a), the following clause shall be substituted:— 1979. "(a) The Vice-Chancellor shall hold office for a period of four years appointed as such in terms of the provisions of sub-section (1), and shall be eligible for reappointment for another term of four years subject to the satisfaction of the State Government and on the basis of his past academic excellence and administrative success established during his term of office in the capacity of Vice-Chancellor, or till he attains the age of seventy years, whichever is earlier.";

(b) for clause (b), the following clause shall be substituted:— "(b) The Chancellor may, notwithstanding the expiration of the term of office of the Vice-Chancellor, allow him to continue in office for a period not more than two years at a time in consultation with the Minister, which shall under no circumstances be extended beyond the age of seventy years, subject to the satisfaction of the State Government and on the basis of his past academic excellence and administrative success established during his term of office in the capacity of Vice-Chancellor.".

Amendment of West Ben. Act 3. In sub-section (2) of section 9 of the North Bengal University Act, 1981,— XXV of 1981. (a) for clause (a), the following clause shall be substituted:— "(a) The Vice-Chancellor shall hold office for a period of four years appointed as such in terms of the provisions of sub-section (1), and shall be eligible for reappointment for another term of four years subject to the satisfaction of the State Government and on the basis of his past academic excellence and administrative success established during his term of office in the capacity of Vice-Chancellor, or till he attains the age of seventy years, whichever is earlier."; (b) for clause (b), the following clause shall be substituted:— "(b) The Chancellor may, notwithstanding the expiration of the term of office of the Vice-Chancellor, allow him to continue in office for a period not more than two years at a time in consultation with the Minister, which shall under no circumstances be extended beyond the age of seventy years, subject to the satisfaction of the State Government and on the basis of his past academic excellence and administrative success established during his term of office in the capacity of Vice-Chancellor.".

Amendment of West Ben. Act 4. In sub-section (2) of section 9 of the Burdwan University Act, 1981,— XXIII of 1981. (a) for clause (a), the following clause shall be substituted:— "(a) The Vice-Chancellor shall hold office for a period of four years appointed as such in terms of the provisions of sub-section (1), and shall be eligible for reappointment for another term of four years subject to the satisfaction of the State Government and on the basis of his past academic excellence and administrative success established during his term of office in the capacity of Vice-Chancellor, or till he attains the age of seventy years, whichever is earlier."; 4 THE KOLKATA GAZETTE, EXTRAORDINARY, AUGUST 27, 2019 [PART III

The West Bengal University Laws (Amendment) Act, 2019. (Sections 5, 6.)

Amendment of 5. In sub-section (2) of section 9 of the Vidyasagar University Act, 1981,— West Ben. Act XVIII of 1981. (a) for clause (a), the following clause shall be substituted:— "(a) The Vice-Chancellor shall hold office for a period of four years appointed as such in terms of the provisions of sub-section (1), and shall be eligible for reappointment for another term of four years subject to the satisfaction of the State Government and on the basis of his past academic excellence and administrative success established during his term of office in the capacity of Vice-Chancellor, or till he attains the age of seventy years, whichever is earlier."; (b) for clause (b), the following clause shall be substituted:— "(b) The Chancellor may, notwithstanding the expiration of the term of office of the Vice-Chancellor, allow him to continue in office for a period not more than two years at a time in consultation with the Minister, which shall under no circumstances be extended beyond the age of seventy years, subject to the satisfaction of the State Government and on the basis of his past academic excellence and administrative success established during his term of office in the capacity of Vice-Chancellor.".

Amendment of 6. In sub-section (2) of section 9 of the Kalyani University Act, 1981,— West Ben. Act XL of 1981. (a) for clause (a), the following clause shall be substituted:— "(a) The Vice-Chancellor shall hold office for a period of four years appointed as such in terms of the provisions of sub-section (1), and shall be eligible for reappointment for another term of four years subject to the satisfaction of the State Government and on the basis of his past academic excellence and administrative success established during his term of office in the capacity of Vice-Chancellor, or till he attains the age of seventy years, whichever is earlier."; (b) for clause (b), the following clause shall be substituted:— "(b) The Chancellor may, notwithstanding the expiration of the term of office of the Vice-Chancellor, allow him to continue in office for a period not more than two years at a time in consultation with the Minister, which shall under no circumstances be extended beyond the age of seventy years, subject to the satisfaction of the State Government and on the basis of his past academic excellence and administrative success established during his term of office in the capacity of Vice-Chancellor.". PART III] THE KOLKATA GAZETTE, EXTRAORDINARY, AUGUST 27, 2019 5

The West Bengal University Laws (Amendment) Act, 2019. (Sections 7-9.)

Amendment of West Ben. Act 7. In sub-section (2) of section 9 of the West Bengal State University (Barasat, XXVIII of 2007. North 24-Parganas) Act, 2007,— (a) for clause (a), the following clause shall be substituted:— "(a) The Vice-Chancellor shall hold office for a period of four years appointed as such in terms of the provisions of sub-section (1), and shall be eligible for reappointment for another term of four years subject to the satisfaction of the State Government and on the basis of his past academic excellence and administrative success established during his term of office in the capacity of Vice-Chancellor, or till he attains the age of seventy years, whichever is earlier."; (b) for clause (b), the following clause shall be substituted:— "(b) The Chancellor may, notwithstanding the expiration of the term of office of the Vice-Chancellor, allow him to continue in office for a period not more than two years at a time in consultation with the Minister, which shall under no circumstances be extended beyond the age of seventy years, subject to the satisfaction of the State Government and on the basis of his past academic excellence and administrative success established during his term of office in the capacity of Vice-Chancellor.".

Amendment of 8. In sub-section (2) of section 9 of the Gour Banga University Act, 2007,— West Ben. Act XXVI of 2007. (a) for clause (a), the following clause shall be substituted:— "(a) The Vice-Chancellor shall hold office for a period of four years appointed as such in terms of the provisions of sub-section (1), and shall be eligible for reappointment for another term of four years subject to the satisfaction of the State Government and on the basis of his past academic excellence and administrative success established during his term of office in the capacity of Vice-Chancellor, or till he attains the age of seventy years, whichever is earlier."; (b) for clause (b), the following clause shall be substituted:— "(b) The Chancellor may, notwithstanding the expiration of the term of office of the Vice-Chancellor, allow him to continue in office for a period not more than two years at a time in consultation with the Minister, which shall under no circumstances be extended beyond the age of seventy years, subject to the satisfaction of the State Government and on the basis of his past academic excellence and administrative success established during his term of office in the capacity of Vice-Chancellor.".

Amendment of West Ben. Act 9. In sub-section (2) of section 9 of the Sidho-Kanho-Birsha University Act, 2010,— XII of 2010. (a) for clause (a), the following clause shall be substituted:— "(a) The Vice-Chancellor shall hold office for a period of four years appointed as such in terms of the provisions of sub-section (1), and shall be eligible for reappointment for another term of four years subject to the satisfaction of the State Government and on the basis of his past academic excellence and administrative success established during his term of office in the capacity of Vice-Chancellor, or till he attains the age of seventy years, whichever is earlier."; 6 THE KOLKATA GAZETTE, EXTRAORDINARY, AUGUST 27, 2019 [PART III

The West Bengal University Laws (Amendment) Act, 2019. (Sections 10, 11.)

Amendment of 10. In sub-section (2) of section 9 of the Jadavpur University Act, 1981,— West Ben. Act XXIV of 1981. (a) for clause (a), the following clause shall be substituted:— "(a) The Vice-Chancellor shall hold office for a period of four years appointed as such in terms of the provisions of sub-section (1), and shall be eligible for reappointment for another term of four years subject to the satisfaction of the State Government and on the basis of his past academic excellence and administrative success established during his term of office in the capacity of Vice-Chancellor, or till he attains the age of seventy years, whichever is earlier."; (b) for clause (b), the following clause shall be substituted:— "(b) The Chancellor may, notwithstanding the expiration of the term of office of the Vice-Chancellor, allow him to continue in office for a period not more than two years at a time in consultation with the Minister, which shall under no circumstances be extended beyond the age of seventy years, subject to the satisfaction of the State Government and on the basis of his past academic excellence and administrative success established during his term of office in the capacity of Vice-Chancellor.".

Amendment of 11. In sub-section (2) of section 9 of the Rabindra Bharati Act, 1981,— West Ben. Act XXXVI of 1981. (a) for clause (a), the following clause shall be substituted:— "(a) The Vice-Chancellor shall hold office for a period of four years appointed as such in terms of the provisions of sub-section (I), and shall be eligible for reappointment for another term of four years subject to the satisfaction of the State Government and on the basis of his past academic excellence and administrative success established during his term of office in the capacity of Vice-Chancellor, or till he attains the age of seventy years, whichever is earlier."; (b) for clause (b), the following clause shall be substituted:— "(b) The Chancellor may, notwithstanding the expiration of the term of office of the Vice-Chancellor, allow him to continue in office for a period not more than two years at a time in consultation with the Minister, which shall under no circumstances be extended beyond the age of seventy years, subject to the satisfaction of the State Government and on the basis of his past academic excellence and administrative success established during his term of office in the capacity of Vice-Chancellor.". PART III] THE KOLKATA GAZETTE, EXTRAORDINARY, AUGUST 27, 2019 7

The West Bengal University Laws (Amendment) Act, 2019. (Sections 12-14.)

Amendment of West Ben. Act 12. In sub-section (2) of section 10 of the Netaji Subhas Open University Act, XIX of 1997. 1997,— (a) for clause (a), the following clause shall be substituted:— "(a) The Vice-Chancellor shall hold office for a period of four years appointed as such in terms of the provisions of sub-section (1), and shall be eligible for reappointment for another term of four years subject to the satisfaction of the State Government and on the basis of his past academic excellence and administrative success established during his term of office in the capacity of Vice-Chancellor, or till he attains the age of seventy years, whichever is earlier."; (b) for clause (b), the following clause shall be substituted:— "(b) The Chancellor may, notwithstanding the expiration of the term of office of the Vice-Chancellor, allow him to continue in office for a period not more than two years at a time in consultation with the Minister, which shall under no circumstances be extended beyond the age of seventy years, subject to the satisfaction of the State Governmerit and on the basis of his past academic excellence and administrative success established during his term of office in the capacity of Vice-Chancellor.".

Amendment of 13. In sub-section (2) of section 8 of the Presidency University Act, 2010,— West Ben. Act XIII of 2010. (a) for clause (a), the following clause shall be substituted:— "(a) The Vice-Chancellor shall hold office for a period of four years appointed as such in terms of the provisions of sub-section (1), and shall be eligible for reappointment for another term of four years subject to the satisfaction of the State Government and on the basis of his past academic excellence and administrative success established during his term of office in the capacity of Vice-Chancellor, or till he attains the age of seventy years, whichever is earlier."; (b) for clause (b), the following clause shall be substituted:— "(b) The Chancellor may, notwithstanding the expiration of the term of office of the Vice-Chancellor, allow him to continue in office for a period not more than two years at a time in consultation with the Minister, which shall under no circumstances be extended beyond the age of seventy years, subject to the satisfaction of the State Government and on the basis of his past academic excellence and administrative success established during his term of office in the capacity of Vice-Chancellor.".

Amendment of West Ben. Act 14. In sub-section (2) of section 9 of the Cboch Behar Panchanan Barma University XXI of 2012. Act, 2012,— (a) for clause (a), the following clause shall be substituted:— "(a) The Vice-Chancellor shall hold office for a period of four years appointed as such in terms of the provisions of sub-section (1), and shall be eligible for reappointment for another term of four years subject to the satisfaction of the State Government and on the basis of his past academic excellence and administrative success established during his term of office in the capacity of Vice-Chancellor, or till he attains the age of seventy years, whichever is earlier."; 8 THE KOLKATA GAZETTE, EXTRAORDINARY, AUGUST 27, 2019 [PART III

The West Bengal University Laws (Amendment) Act, 2019. (Sections 15, 16.)

(b) for clause (b), the following clause shall be substituted:—

"(b) The Chancellor may, notwithstanding the expiration of the term of office of the Vice-Chancellor, allow him to continue in office for a period not more than two years at a time in consultation with the Minister, which shall under no circumstances be extended beyond the age of seventy years, subject to the satisfaction of the State Government and on the basis of his past academic excellence and administrative success established during his term of office in the capacity of Vice-Chancellor.".

Amendment of 15. In sub-section (2) of section 9 of the Kazi Nazrul University Act, 2012,— West Ben. Act XIX of 2012. (a) for clause (a), the following clause shall be substituted:— "(a) The Vice-Chancellor shall hold office for a period of four years appointed as such in terms of the provisions of sub-section (1), and shall be eligible for reappointment for another term of four years subject to the satisfaction of the State Government and on the basis of his past academic excellence and administrative success established during his term of office in the capacity of Vice-Chancellor, or till he attains the age of seventy years, whichever is earlier."; (b) for clause (b), the following clause shall be substituted:— "(b) The Chancellor may, notwithstanding the expiration of the term of office of the Vice-Chancellor, allow him to continue in office for a period not more than two years at a time in consultation with the Minister, which shall under no circumstances be extended beyond the age of seventy years, subject to the satisfaction of the State Government and on the basis of his past academic excellence and administrative success established during his term of office in the capacity of Vice-Chancellor.". Amendment of 16. In sub-section (2) of section 9 of the Diamond Harbour Women's University West Ben. Act XXXVII of 2012. Act, 2012,— (a) for clause (a), the following clause shall be substituted:— "(a) The Vice-Chancellor shall hold office for a period of four years appointed as such in terms of the provisions of sub-section (1), and shall be eligible for reappointment for another term of four years subject to the satisfaction of the State Government and on the basis of his past academic excellence and administrative success established during his term of office in the capacity of Vice-Chancellor, or till he attains the age of seventy years, whichever is earlier."; (b) for clause (b), the following clause shall be substituted:— "(b) The Chancellor may, notwithstanding the expiration of the term of office of the Vice-Chancellor, allow him to continue in office for a period not more than two years at a time in consultation with the Minister, which shall under no circumstances be extended beyond the age of seventy years, subject to the satisfaction of the State Government and on the basis of his past academic excellence and administrative success established during his term of office in the capacity of Vice-Chancellor.". PART III] THE KOLKATA GAZETTE, EXTRAORDINARY, AUGUST 27, 2019 9

The West Bengal University Laws (Amendment) Act, 2019. (Sections 17-19.)

Amendment of 17. In sub-section (2) of section 9 of the Bankura University Act, 2013,— West Ben. Act XIX of 2013. (a) for clause (a), the following clause shall be substituted:— "(a) The Vice-Chancellor shall hold office for a period of four years appointed as such in terms of the provisions of sub-section (1), and shall be eligible for reappointment for another term of four years subject to the satisfaction of the State Government and on the basis of his past academic excellence and administrative success established during his term of office in the capacity of Vice-Chancellor, or till he attains the age of seventy years, whichever is earlier.";

Amendment of 18. In sub-section (2) of section 9 of the Raiganj University Act, 2014,— West Ben. Act XXVI of 2014. (a) for clause (a), the following clause shall be substituted:— "(a) The Vice-Chancellor shall hold office for a period of four years appointed as such in terms of the provisions of sub-section (1), and shall be eligible for reappointment for another term of four years subject to the satisfaction of the State Government and on the basis of his past academic excellence and administrative success established during his term of office in the capacity of Vice-Chancellor, or till he attains the age of seventy years, whichever is earlier."; (b) for clause (b), the following clause shall be substituted:— "(b) The Chancellor may, notwithstanding the expiration of the term of office of the Vice-Chancellor, allow him to continue in office for a period not more than two years at a time in consultation with the Minister, which shall under no circumstances be extended beyond the age of seventy years, subject to the satisfaction of the State Government and on the basis of his past academic excellence and administrative success established during his term of office in the capacity of Vice-Chancellor.".

Amendment of 19. In sub-section (2) of section 12 of the West Bengal University of Teachers' West Ben. Act XXI of 2014. Training, Education Planning and Administration Act, 2014,— (a) for clause (a), the following clause shall be substituted:— "(a) The Vice-Chancellor shall hold office for a period of four years appointed as such in terms of the provisions of sub-section (1), and shall be eligible for reappointment for another term of four years subject to the satisfaction of the State Government and on the basis of his past academic excellence and administrative success established during his term of office in the capacity of Vice-Chancellor, or till he attains the age of seventy years, whichever is earlier."; 10 THE KOLKATA GAZETTE, EXTRAORDINARY, AUGUST 27, 2019 [PART III

The West Bengal University Laws (Amendment) Act, 2019. (Sections 20, 21.)

(b) for clause (b), the following clause shall be substituted:— "(b) The Chancellor may, notwithstanding the expiration of the term of office of the Vice-Chancellor, allow him to continue in office for a period not more than two years at a lime in consultation with the Minister, which shall under no circumstances be extended beyond the age of seventy years, subject to the satisfaction of the State Government and on the basis of his past academic excellence and administrative success established during his term of office in the capacity of Vice-Chancellor.".

Amendment of 20. In sub-section (2) of section 9 of the Sanskrit College and University Act, West Ben. Act XXXIII of 2015. 2015,— (a) for clause (a), the following clause shall be substituted:— "(a) The Vice-Chancellor shall hold office for a period of four years appointed as such in terms of the provisions of sub-section (1), and shall be eligible for reappointment for another term of four years subject to the satisfaction of the State Government and on the basis of his past academic excellence and administrative success established during his term of office in the capacity of Vice-Chancellor, or till he attains the age of seventy years, whichever is earlier."; (b) for clause (b), the following clause shall be substituted:— "(b) The Chancellor may, notwithstanding the expiration of the term of office of the Vice-Chancellor, allow him to continue in office for a period not more than two years at a time in consultation with the Minister, which shall under no circumstances be extended beyond the age of seventy years, subject to the satisfaction of the State Government and on the basis of his past academic excellence and administrative success established during his term of office in the capacity of Vice-Chancellor.".

Amendment of 21. In sub-section (2) of section 12 of the Rani Rashmoni Green University Act, West Ben. Act L of 2017. 2017,— (a) for clause (a), the following clause shall be substituted:— "(a) The Vice-Chancellor shall hold office for a period of four years appointed as such in terms of the provisions of sub-section (1), and shall be eligible for reappointment for another term of four years subject to the satisfaction of the State Government and on the basis of his past academic excellence and administrative success established during his term of office in the capacity of Vice-Chancellor, or till he attains the age of seventy years, whichever is earlier."; (b) for clause (b), the following clause shall be substituted:— "(b) The Chancellor may, notwithstanding the expiration of the term of office of the Vice-Chancellor, allow him to continue in office for a period not more than two years at a time in consultation with the Minister, which shall under no circumstances be extended beyond the age of seventy years, subject to the satisfaction of the State Government and on the basis of his past academic excellence and administrative success established during his term of office in the capacity of Vice-Chancellor.". PART III] THE KOLKATA GAZETTE, EXTRAORDINARY, AUGUST 27, 2019 11

The West Bengal University Laws (Amendment) Act, 2019. (Sections 22-24.)

Amendment of West Ben. Act 22. In sub-section (2) of section 12 of the Biswa Bangla Biswabidyalay Act, XLVII of 2017. 2017,_

(a) for clause (a), the following clause shall be substituted:— "(a) The Vice-Chancellor shall hold office for a period of four years appointed as such in terms of the provisions of sub-section (1), and shall be eligible for reappointment for another term of four years subject to the satisfaction of the State Government and on the basis of his past academic excellence and administrative success established during his term of office in the capacity of Vice-Chancellor, or till he attains the age of seventy years, whichever is earlier."; (b) for clause (b), the following clause shall be substituted:— "(b) The Chancellor may, notwithstanding the expiration of the term of office of the Vice-Chancellor, allow him to continue in office for a period not more than two years at a time in consultation with the Minister, which shall under no circumstances be extended beyond the age of seventy years, subject to the satisfaction of the State Government and on the basis of his past academic excellence and administrative success established during his term of office in the capacity of Vice-Chancellor.".

Amendment of 23. In sub-section (2) of section 11 of the Jhargram University Act, 2017,— West Ben. Act XLVIII of 2017. (a) for clause (a), the following clause shall be substituted:— "(a) The Vice-Chancellor shall hold office for a period of four years appointed as such in terms of the provisions of sub-section (1), and shall be eligible for reappointment for another term of four years subject to the satisfaction of the State Government and on the basis of his past academic excellence and administrative success established during his term of office in the capacity of Vice-Chancellor, or till he attains the age of seventy years, whichever is earlier."; (b) for clause (b), the following clause shall be substituted:— "(b) The Chancellor may, notwithstanding the expiration of the term of office of the Vice-Chancellor, allow him to continue in office for a period not more than two years at a time in consultation with the Minister, which shall under no circumstances be extended beyond the age of seventy years, subject to the satisfaction of the State Government and on the basis of his past academic excellence and administrative success established during his term of office in the capacity of Vice-Chancellor.".

Amendment of 24. In sub-section (2) of section 11 of the Mahatma Gandhi University Act, West Ben. Act LI of 2017. 2017,— (a) for clause (a), the following clause shall be substituted:— "(a) The Vice-Chancellor shall hold office for a period of four years appointed as such in terms of the provisions of sub-section (1), and shall be eligible for reappointment for another term of four years subject to the satisfaction of the State Government and on the basis of his past academic excellence and administrative success established during his term of office in the capacity of Vice-Chancellor, or till he attains the age of seventy years, whichever is earlier."; 12 THE KOLKATA GAZETTE, EXTRAORDINARY, AUGUST 27, 2019 [PART III

The West Bengal University Laws (Amendment) Act, 2019. (Sections 25, 26.)

(b) for clause (b), the following clause shall be substituted:—

Amendment of 25. In sub-section (2) of section 11 of the Murshidabad University Act,2018,— West Ben. Act XVIII of 2018. (a) for clause (a), the following clause shall be substituted:—

"(a) The Vice-Chancellor shall hold office for a period of four years appointed as such in terms of the provisions of sub-section (1), and shall be eligible for reappointment for another term of four years subject to the satisfaction of the State Government and on the basis of his past academic excellence and administrative success established during his term of office in the capacity of Vice-Chancellor, or till he attains the age of seventy years, whichever is earlier.";

(b) for clause (b), the following clause shall be substituted:—

Amendment of 26. In sub-section (2) of section 11 of the Dakshin Dinajpur University Act, West Ben. Act XIXof 2018. 2018,—

(a) for clause (a), the following clause shall be substituted:—

"(a) The Vice-Chancellor shall hold office for a period of four years appointed as such in terms of the provisions of sub-section (1), and shall be eligible for reappointment for another term of four years subject to the satisfaction of the State Government and on the basis of his past academic excellence and administrative success established during his term of office PART III] THE KOLKATA GAZETTE, EXTRAORDINARY, AUGUST 27, 2019 13

The West Bengal University Laws (Amendment) Act, 2019. (Sections 27, 28.)

in the capacity of Vice-Chancellor, or till he attains the age of seventy years, whichever is earlier.";

(b) for clause (b), the following clause shall be substituted:—

Amendment of West Ben. Act 27. In sub-section (2) of section 11 of the Greenfield University Act, 2018,— XVI of 2018. (a) for clause (a), the following clause shall be substituted:—

(b) for clause (b), the following clause shall be substituted:—

Amendment of West Ben. Act 28. In sub-section (2) of section 11 of the Alipurduar University Act, 2018,— XVII of 2018. (a) for clause (a), the following clause shall be substituted:—

The West Bengal University Laws (Amendment) Act, 2019. (Sections 29, 30.)

Amendment of 29. In sub-section (2) of section 12 of the Kanyashree University Act, 2018,— West Ben. Act XXVIII of 2018. (a) for clause (a), the following clause shall be substituted:— "(a) The Vice-Chancellor shall hold office for a period of four years appointed as such in terms of the provisions of sub-section (1), and shall be eligible for reappointment for another term of four years subject to the satisfaction of the State Government and on the basis of his past academic excellence and administrative success established during his term of office in the capacity of Vice-Chancellor, or till he attains the age of seventy years, whichever is earlier.": (b) for clause (b), the following clause shall be substituted:— "(b) The Chancellor may, notwithstanding the expiration of the term of office of the Vice-Chancellor, allow him to continue in office for a period not more than two years at a time in consultation with the Minister, which shall under no circumstances be extended beyond the age of seventy years, subject to the satisfaction of the State Government and on the basis of his past academic excellence and administrative success established during his term of office in the capacity of Vice-Chancellor.".

Amendment of 30. In sub-section (2) of section 11 of the Harichand Guruchand University Act, West Ben. Act XXVII of 2018. 2018,— (a) for clause (a), the following clause shall be substituted:— "(a) The Vice-Chancellor shall hold office for a period of four years appointed as such in terms of the provisions of sub-section (1), and shall be eligible for reappointment for another term of four years subject to the satisfaction of the State Government and on the basis of his past academic excellence and administrative success established during his term of office in the capacity of Vice-Chancellor, or till he attains the age of seventy years, whichever is earlier."; (b) for clause (b), the following clause shall be substituted:— "(b) The Chancellor may, notwithstanding the expiration of the term of office of the Vice-Chancellor, allow him to continue in office for a period not more than two years at a time in consultation with the Minister, which shall under no circumstances be extended beyond the age of seventy years, subject to the satisfaction of the State Government and on the basis of his past academic excellence and administrative success established during his term of office in the capacity of Vice-Chancellor.".

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The West Bengal University Laws (Amendment) Act, 2019.

(Section 31.)

Repeal and 31. (1) The West Bengal University Laws (Amendment) Ordinance, 2019, is West Ben. Ord. 1 saving. hereby repealed. of 2019.

(2) Notwithstanding such repeal, anything done or any action taken under the principal Act as amended by the said Ordinance, shall be deemed to have been validly done or taken under principal Act as amended by this Act.

By order of the Governor,

SANDIP KUMAR RAY CHAUDHURI, Secy. to the Govt. of West Bengal, Law Department.

Published by Law Department, Government of West Bengal and Printed at Saraswaty Press Ltd.(Govemment of West Bengal Enterprise), Kolkata 700 056.